Debbie's Silkies

[The Coop Crew]

Does he give a reason? I'd scroll up and find some cute photo of some chicks or chickens and show him how cute or gorgeous these are!

Well he says they're expensive compared to others and higher maintenance because of all of the fluff lol

 

[Debbie292d]

Well he says they're expensive compared to others and higher maintenance because of all of the fluff lol

You don't have to buy the fanciest ones. My chicks here are $10 each, 6 for $50, but if someone wants the pet quality, which are almost as beautiful, those are half the price. TSCs are pet quality, but you know how beautiful they are, and I thought they were the same price as all of the other chicks. I could be wrong though.

I don't even consider it maintenance to cut around some of their eyes a couple of times a year. Other than that, all I do is supplement vitamins because they can suffer from vitamin deficiencies.

 

[The Coop Crew]

You don't have to buy the fanciest ones. My chicks here are $10 each, 6 for $50, but if someone wants the pet quality, which are almost as beautiful, those are half the price. TSCs are pet quality, but you know how beautiful they are, and I thought they were the same price as all of the other chicks. I could be wrong though.

I don't even consider it maintenance to cut around some of their eyes a couple of times a year. Other than that, all I do is supplement vitamins because they can suffer from vitamin deficiencies.

$10 isn’t bad! Do they have trouble with dirty vent areas because they have so many feathers?

 

[Debbie292d]

$10 isn’t bad! Do they have trouble with dirty vent areas because they have so many feathers?

No, in fact, the only one I ever had issues with was part cochin. She has since passed away now, but she had poopy butt her whole life. I was told probiotics would help, but they already got/get probiotics every other day in the fermented grain. Beats me what was wrong with her but she lived a full life.

Butts like this though, never gob up! You sure would think they would, but they don't.

 

[The Coop Crew]

No, in fact, the only one I ever had issues with was part cochin. She has since passed away now, but she had poopy butt her whole life. I was told probiotics would help, but they already got/get probiotics every other day in the fermented grain. Beats me what was wrong with her but she lived a full life.

Butts like this though, never gob up! You sure would think they would, but they don't.

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Little fluff butt!!! So cute! Well that’s good to know! I may be able to talk him into letting me have one

 

[janiedoe]

Little fluff butt!!! So cute! Well that’s good to know! I may be able to talk him into letting me have one

Never get just one. You'll need to to three so they aren't bullied.

 

[Debbie292d]

Link to my last batch of 63 eggs set a few minutes ago. This will be it for 2024! Famous words both @2ndTink and I said before. Now we're both doing this!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...cubator-testers-journey.1632452/post-27887909

 

[2ndTink]

Link to my last batch of 63 eggs set a few minutes ago. This will be it for 2024! Famous words both @2ndTink and I said before. Now we're both doing this!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...cubator-testers-journey.1632452/post-27887909

Famous last words indeed! Now look at us but after this, no more hatching until 2025

 

[2ndTink]

Little fluff butt!!! So cute! Well that’s good to know! I may be able to talk him into letting me have one

They are fun, I have some really sweet ones that don't mind the attention they get. They are so soft and adorable. They take a little extra care but it's not too bad, like Debbie said, some eye trims and vitamins here and there

I actually got this poofy guy in the front middle of this photo from Debbie!


I also sell my chicks for $10 each. They are a darling breed.

 

[Debbie292d]

Famous last words indeed! Now look at us but after this, no more hatching until 2025